Think of a server who can handle bartending an engagement party of over 20 rowdy guests while managing checks, taking drink orders, and serving tables, while also tending to guests outside of the engagement party — all the while with a smile on his face. Meet Jimmy Erickson of Rockefeller. “It came with a lot of practice,” Erickson said about his stellar bartending/server performance. It helps that Erickson truly loves his job, his co-workers and being around customers. “It has an awesome ‘Cheers’ style atmosphere,” Erickson said. “Between our staff and regulars we’re all family. I even come here on my nights off.” Erickson suggests that first timers try Rockefeller’s “Kobe Cheesesteak” and have fun in sampling a number of the draft beers. “Get your little butts in here,” Erickson said.
Address: 422 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach (310) 372-8467. eatrockefeller.com.
Runner-up: Beau Deida at Palmilla.
